11D8N PICTURESQUE SWITZERLAND

Switzerland welcomes you. Upon arrival , transfer to Lucerne with the impressive Lion Monument , dedicated to the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Walk the covered 14th century Chapel Bridge , the oldest bridge in Switzerland and the Old Town 

Continue to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland for overnight and enjoy a Swiss Fondue Dinner . The rest of the day before dinner free at leisure. You may wish to join our recommended optional excursion to the UNESCO- listed " Top of Europe " Jungfraujoch .

Optional : Jungfraujoch

After breakfast , travel to Cailler which Part of the Nestlé group in 1929 but has maintained its distinct brand identity and commitment to traditional chocolate-making methods.  Next, Vevey , one of the " Pearls of the Swiss Riveria " , also known as Charlie Chaplin City. walk along the town's lakeside , tree lined promenade , Quai Perdonnet and see the bronze Chaplin statue as well as the huge silver fork sculpture rising out of the lake. A visit at the Montreux Christmas Market ,  known locally as Montreux Noël, is hands down one of the most magical Christmas markets you can visit in Switzerland ( Opens from 24th Nov 2023 till 24th Dec)

Departs from Lake Geneva region and transfer to Leukerbad for sledging . A high Alpine plateau awaits you on the Gemmipass on a cable car  with a magnificent panoramic view of the Valais Alps. Sledging fun awaits you. Continue to Leukerbad , known for its hot springs during the Roman times . Tonight enjoy a thermal bath in hotel

Note : Sledging usually starts in late November till mid March and subject to cable car operating hours , weather and snow condition. If the event if unpermitted , there will be no replacement . 

This morning travel to the village of Tasch. Take a rack railway to Zermatt - a quaint mountain car free Swiss village . Zermatt is well known as a platform for its winter activities and mountaineering as it is surrounded by majestic mountains. Stroll through the cobbled stones village . Hop on the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat , at an altitude of 3089m in the Pennine Alps. From up there , enjoy the stunning views of the more than 25 peaks , including Monte Rosa and the famous Matterhorn . Transfer to Brig for overnight

This morning departs Brig and transfer to Lugano  , an Italian speaking 6th century lakeside town , experience the combination between Italian and Swiss architecture ,  a relaxing walking tour in Lugano with its traffic-free historic town centre with its Mediterranean-style squares and arcades. Transfer to Mendrisio and have some time to shop at FoxTown Designer Outlet where 160 stores await you. Brands include Gucci , Furla , Longchamp , Prada and many more.  Overnight at Lugano 

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Today , travel eastward to Tirano , Italy to hop on a scenic train ride on the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina railway line. It passes through some of the most picturesque scenery in Switzerland . A train ride through the Swiss Alps is beautiful at any time of year.  Enroute , be awed with the unforgettable view from Lago Mira , surrounding alps , the fame 360 degrees circular viaduct scenery at Brusio  , not forgetting Alp Grum , Ospizio Bernina ,  Pontresina . Arrival at St Moritz or Pontresina , disembark and transfer to Chur for overnight.

Note : Disembark destination depends of train schedule availability 

Today , transfer to Bern , the capital of Switzerland . See the Bear Pit before crossing the River Aare to explore its UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town. Walk along the cobble stone streets and see Einstein House , Zytglogge within the Old Town. After lunch proceed to the city of Zurich , the largest city in Switzerland and a global center for banking and finance. A walk along the picturesque Lake Zurich , see the Grossmunster , Bahnofstrasse where the churches and houses of the Alstadt are clustered , along with exclusive shops and boutiques. Stroll along the River Limmat which commences the outfall of Lake Zurich. The rest of the day is free at leisure , you may want to walk and explore Zurich on your own , do last minute shopping on their upmarket Bahnhofstrasse , Langstrasse or Alstadt

0Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore.